Horse Health Matters®
Finding a Horse Behaviorist
by Mark Sellers
April 18, 2017 11:38
Need help with your pushy, stubborn or wayward horse? Learn how to choose an expert to help you "read" your horse and develop specific plans for specific …
Horse Training With Treats, Does It Work …
by Katie Navarra
April 18, 2017 11:40
Can you use treats to train your horse? Most expert say no, but some say yes. Read on to find out how you can use treats to get better behavior from your horse …
Should colt starting be a competitive event? - EquiMed Asks
by Mark Sellers
April 4, 2017 18:09
We recently asked our Facebook visitors, "Should colt starting be a competitive event?" Based on this informal survey, the answer is a clear No …
The Four Categories of Equine Dental Care
by EquiMed Staff
April 6, 2017 12:45
Unlike people, horses don't usually get cavities, but they do get tartar build up and periodontal diseases. Learn about the importance of regular floatings and …
Tip of the Day
Want to lease, buy or sell a horse? You can find agreements online that are drafted by attorneys that specialize in equine law.
Take the Trauma Out of 5 Horse Health Emergencies
by EquiMed Staff
April 12, 2017 11:17
Colic, acute lameness, traumatic injury accompanied by severe bleeding, shock, and choke are emergencies for which all horse owners need to be prepared …
Dynamic Mobilization Exercises for Horses
by Dr. Hilary Clayton
April 14, 2017 15:48
Learn how dynamic mobilization exercises activate and strengthen the horse's muscles for increased strength and flexibility …
Recognizing Lameness in Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
May 2, 2017 15:26
Horse lameness can be both observed from the ground and felt while riding. For the new horse owner, and sometimes for an equine veterinarian, recognizing …
The Horse Breeding Season
by EquiMed Staff
May 7, 2017 12:30
When is the best time to breed your mare? Horse's experience an optimal "breeding season." Understanding why this is so will help you pick the best time to …
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Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Estrus
The time in an equine's breeding cycle when the female is receptive to the male.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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The future has been losing the wisdom of the past ever since the freeway bypassed the corral...Damn!
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